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Bacchus Marsh has an estimated 7,925 residents, up from 7,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 117 people, or 1.5%. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 724 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch incorporating broader ABS updates and post-Census address validations place the resident count for the suburb of Bacchus Marsh at roughly 7,925 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 117 people (1.5%) compared to the 7,808 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such adjustments stem from an estimated resident population base of 7,812 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 133 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 723 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmark territories evaluated by AreaSearch.
Across the preceding ten years, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has recorded solid demographic expansion with a 2.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded Greater Melbourne. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 48.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset keyed to 2022 as the base period, supplemented where necessary by the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA releases via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregations. Age-specific growth distributions from these aggregated models are likewise applied across 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh is anticipated to track above median population growth nationwide, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an increase of 1,414 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 16.4% across the 16 years.
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86 new dwellings have been approved in Bacchus Marsh over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An evaluation of ABS building approval records indicates that annual residential development in Bacchus Marsh averages approximately 17 dwellings. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 86 homes received development consent, including 25 approvals during FY-25 to date. Housing demand and construction activity have maintained balance, with an average of 1.6 new residents per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), before moderating to -0.8 people per dwelling across the past 2 financial years to improve local dwelling availability. Construction values for newly approved residences average $399,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, commercial approvals have reached $3.6 million in the current financial year, highlighting a relatively modest non-residential development pipeline. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential construction in Bacchus Marsh is notably subdued, sitting 89.0% below regional averages. This restrained level of new supply tends to support underlying property values and bolster demand for existing dwellings. Construction volumes also trail nationwide benchmarks, highlighting the established urban footprint and potential local planning constraints. Detached houses accounted for 84.0% of recent residential development approvals, while townhouses and apartments comprised 16.0%, preserving the low-density neighborhood character favored by families seeking spacious living. The current ratio of 348 people per building approval underlines a quiet and contained development landscape. Long-term forecasts suggest that Bacchus Marsh will add 1,301 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. If dwelling construction continues at its current subdued pace, housing supply may fail to keep up with demographic growth, potentially tightening market conditions, heightening competition among purchasers, and driving property prices upward.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bacchus Marsh
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bacchus Marsh, worth an estimated $570 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $29.1 billion. 34 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and strategic urban planning play a critical role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 notable projects anticipated to influence Bacchus Marsh. Key initiatives include Bacchus Marsh Central, the Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus Expansion, Summerfield North Estate, and Stages 2 & 3 of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment.
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Bacchus Marsh Central
Bacchus Marsh Central is a major mixed-use redevelopment within the town's commercial core. The project includes a new full-line Coles supermarket, fresh food precinct, medical centre, childcare facilities, and a gym, alongside approximately 150 residential apartments. It aligns with the Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Structure Plan adopted in late 2024. As of May 2026, major construction is commencing on site, supported by state-funded upgrades to the Grant Street and Main Street intersections which are transitioning to traffic light control to manage increased density and pedestrian safety.
Underbank Estate
Large master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties and Kataland, delivering over 1200 homes on the eastern edge of Bacchus Marsh. Features include parks, wetlands, a future primary school site, a proposed town centre, and the Club U residents clubhouse with pool, gym, and tennis court. Construction ongoing with Park View stages 21-24 settling in H1 2026.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus Expansion
Multi-stage expansion of Bacchus Marsh Grammar's Maddingley campus. A new $14.5 million two-storey science faculty received a Ministerial planning permit in September 2024 (amended February 2025) and is under construction, with the school confirming completion of the new three-storey STEM Centre in 2026. The expansion also recently delivered a new three-storey Library/Classroom facility (The Hive) and a Southern Sports Precinct with multi-use courts, plus the acquisition of an additional 12 acres of land opposite the Administration Building to lift the campus to 69 acres for future playing fields and recreational space.
Federation Park Upgrade
A major upgrade to Federation Park on Gisborne Road in Darley, Victoria. Works commenced in late August 2025 and are scheduled for completion in January 2026. The project includes demolition of the existing public toilets and replacement with a new amenities building offering improved security and accessibility, an upgraded and sealed car park, replacement of existing play equipment, new picnic facilities, seating and a drinking fountain, new pathways throughout the reserve, and landscaping improvements including tree planting and garden beds.During construction, visitors are directed to alternative toilet facilities at Darley Park. The project is funded through a $400,000 Federal Investing in our Communities grant, with the remainder funded by Moorabool Shire Council, for a total project value of $1 million. Landscape architects Pollen Studio developed the concept design, the carpark design was completed with Tomkinson, and GMA was awarded the landscape and carpark construction contract.
Summerfield North Estate
A residential development of approximately 250 allotments in Darley, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. The estate offers a wide range of allotment sizes, with many blocks being slightly elevated and providing rural and township views. Stages 1-3 and 5 are sold out. Stage 4 Release, featuring 41 blocks ranging from 499sqm to 1301sqm, is anticipated for late 2025, with title registration expected in late 2026. GBL Property Consultants are the Marketing and Development Managers.
Orchard Square Bacchus Marsh Estate
A comprehensive residential development by Oreana in Darley, Bacchus Marsh, with the potential for over 124 residential lots and a commercial site (STCA) on approximately 8.1 hectares. The project includes house and land packages, with some stages, like Stage 1, already sold out. The estate is part of the Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework.
Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Three-stage redevelopment of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve into a major community sports precinct. Stages 2A and 2B are complete, delivering new AFL, cricket and soccer fields, netball and tennis courts, an all-abilities adventure playground, lighting, roads, parking and landscaping. Stage 2C is under construction with a new Community and Multi-Sports Hub featuring accessible amenities, meeting spaces and a Changing Places facility. Stage 3A, including the off-leash dog park, is also under construction.
Darling Darley Estate
A residential subdivision offering a total of 41 lots, with land sizes from 310 to 662 sqm. Construction is complete and all lots are titled and ready to build. The estate blends rural charm with convenient access to Bacchus Marsh amenities.
3,872 residents of Bacchus Marsh are employed, from a labour force of 4,069. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 63.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,214, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Bacchus Marsh features a capable local workforce anchored by essential industries, recording an unemployment rate of 4.8% alongside steady labor conditions across the preceding year. As of March 2026, 3,872 residents are employed, matching Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.8%. However, labor force participation is noticeably lower at 63.4%, compared to 70.1% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records show that 22.9% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Local workforce concentration in construction is particularly prominent, standing at 1.5 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are underrepresented, engaging 6.0% of local workers compared to 10.1% across the metropolitan area. The disparity between local resident workers and locally based jobs indicates limited employment opportunities within the immediate catchment. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, both the local labor force and total employment contracted by 0.1% during the year to March 2026, keeping the unemployment rate essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% expansion in its labor force, alongside a 0.2 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future workforce patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Applying these national industry trends to Bacchus Marsh's workforce profile indicates potential local job growth of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized demographic projections.
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Median household income in Bacchus Marsh is $1,508 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,022 a year against an average of $65,597. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 position income levels in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh slightly under national benchmarks. The suburb of Bacchus Marsh registered a median taxpayer income of $52,022 and an average of $65,597, contrasting with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated median and average earnings to $57,027 and $71,907 as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census data shows local incomes sit between the 36th and 43rd percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket encompasses 32.2% of the local population (2,551 individuals), closely tracking the 32.8% metropolitan share. Affordability pressures remain evident, with 83.9% of income uncommitted to housing costs, placing the area in the 36th percentile, while its SEIFA income score falls into the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bacchus Marsh had 3,155 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census assessments show that detached houses constitute 84.5% of housing stock in Bacchus Marsh, with remaining dwellings comprising 15.5% (semi-detached, apartments, and other residential formats), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 34.0%, while 39.2% of properties carry a mortgage and 26.8% are rented. Local median housing expenses are comparatively modest, with monthly mortgage repayments of $1,700 and weekly rents of $330, compared to $2,000 and $390 across Greater Melbourne. Against national benchmarks, Bacchus Marsh sits below the Australian median mortgage figure of $1,863 and substantially under the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bacchus Marsh counted 3,155 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family dwellings comprise 67.1% of all local residences, including couples without children (27.9%), couples with children (25.4%), and single parent households (12.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.9%, consisting primarily of single-person households at 30.7% and shared group homes at 1.9%. The local median household occupancy of 2.3 people remains slightly under the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Bacchus Marsh hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,113 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles in the area show that 21.6% of residents hold university credentials, below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 14.1%, with postgraduate qualifications held by 4.3% and graduate diplomas by 3.2%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, including 26.2% with certificates and 11.6% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is strong across the community, with 27.5% of residents participating in education. This cohort comprises 10.4% attending primary school, 7.0% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Bacchus Marsh reaches 31 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity across Bacchus Marsh encompasses 31 dedicated stops operating across 2 bus routes, providing 1,890 weekly services. Network coverage is favorable, placing residents an average distance of 269 meters from their nearest transit stop. With the locality serving primarily as a residential commuter hub, private vehicles represent the dominant mode of travel at 90%, supported by average vehicle ownership of 1.3 cars per home. Meanwhile, 22.9% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit service across the network averages 270 trips daily, delivering approximately 60 weekly services for each individual stop.
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63.6% of residents in Bacchus Marsh report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal noticeable wellness challenges across Bacchus Marsh, with chronic health conditions and mortality rates elevated, particularly among older age demographics. Private health insurance coverage stands at roughly 53% of the community (~4,182 people), slightly outperforming the typical SA2 area but trailing the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread medical issues locally, affecting 9.8% and 9.3% of the population, while 63.6% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 72.6% regionally. Chronic ailments are also elevated among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the community (1,822 people), exceeding the 15.1% share recorded in Greater Melbourne, and while senior health metrics face certain challenges, they compare more favorably against nationwide benchmarks than the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bacchus Marsh is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a relatively uniform demographic profile in Bacchus Marsh, where 88.4% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 83.4% were born in Australia, and 90.9% speak exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 46.8% of the local population. Other religions represent 2.3% of residents, aligning exactly with the 2.3% proportion across Greater Melbourne. Parental heritage figures show English ancestry leading the community at 28.7% (compared to 20.1% across Greater Melbourne), followed by Australian ancestry at 27.1% (versus 18.4% regionally), and Irish heritage at 10.2%. Distinct concentrations also appear among other cultural backgrounds, with Maltese representation at 2.4% (against 1.1% regionally), Scottish at 8.9% (versus 5.6%), and Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bacchus Marsh is 39. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Bacchus Marsh is weighted toward older demographics. Updates to August 2026 indicate that residents aged 65 and over comprise 23.0% of the population, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 27.0% locally against 32.1% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains steady at 39, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that same Census. The most notable post-Census movement has occurred among retirees and seniors aged 65+, expanding from 21.9% to an estimated 23.0%.
Concurrently, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 15.3% to an estimated 13.2%, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.3% to 13.8%, demonstrating an aging resident base alongside limited replacement by younger families. Looking toward 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected within the 65+ age group, adding 659 residents (36%) to reach 2,482.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bacchus Marsh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,808 at the 2021 Census → 7,925 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20095). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.